Dawson Devoy (born 20 November 2001) is an Irish professional association football player who plays as a midfielder for League of Ireland Premier Division club Bohemians. He made his senior Republic of Ireland debut in June 2026.
Early life Born in Ashbourne, County Meath in 2001, Devoy played for Home Farm and St Kevin's Boys at youth level.
Club career Bohemians Devoy signed youth terms with the U17 side of League of Ireland Premier Division club Bohemians in March 2018, before signing professional terms in 2019. Devoy made his first team debut on 27 May 2019 as a 68th-minute substitute in a 2–0 League of Ireland Cup quarter-final win over Cork City. He made his league debut on 15 July 2019 as a 79th-minute substitute in a 3–0 defeat away to UCD.
Following limited opportunities the previous season, in 2021 Devoy featured regularly in both the league and UEFA Europa Conference League. He scored his first goal for the club on 21 May 2021 in a 2–1 defeat away to St Patrick's Athletic. After an impressive season which included an international call-up to the Republic of Ireland U21s, Devoy was named the PFAI Young Player of the Year and featured in the PFAI Team of the Year for 2021.
After re-signing with Bohemians in December 2021, he continued to perform into the 2022 season, scoring 8 goals and providing 2 assists in 22 league games amid increased interest from other clubs.
Milton Keynes Dons On 13 July 2022, Devoy joined EFL League One club Milton Keynes Dons on a three-year deal for an undisclosed fee. On 5 November 2022, Devoy scored his first goal for the club, in a 6–0 win over Taunton Town in the FA Cup. He scored 1 goal in 44 appearances in all competitions over the season as his side were relegated to EFL League Two.
Swindon Town loan On 5 January 2024, Devoy joined fellow League Two club Swindon Town on loan until the end of the season.
Return to Bohemians On 16 July 2024, Devoy returned to his first senior club Bohemians on a multi-year contract. He scored 5 goals in 36 appearances in all competitions during the 2025 season, helping Bohemians to a 4th place finish, their highest in 5 seasons.
International career Devoy made his international debut for the Republic of Ireland U21 team during the 2023 UEFA European Under-21 qualifiers against Luxembourg. Devoy was named in Heimir Hallgrímsson's Republic of Ireland senior squad to take on Canada in Montreal in June 2026. On 5 June 2026, Devoy made his debut in a 1–1 draw with Canada at the Saputo Stadium. His appearance made him the first Bohemians player to be capped for the national team since Glen Crowe in 2003.
Career statistics Club
+ Appearances and goals by club, season and competitionClubDivisionSeasonLeagueNational cupLeague cupEuropeOtherTotalAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsBohemiansLOI Premier Division2019601010—1090202010020—10—130202133251—60—4432022228–———228Total7110811070108811Milton Keynes DonsLeague One2022–233402140—40441League Two2023–241001000—31141Total4403140—70582Swindon Town (loan)League Two2023–24163————163BohemiansLOI Premier Division202413430———164202534510——10365202627380—6000322Total7212120—60108411Career Total20325232501309024627
International
+ Appearances and goals by national team and yearNational teamYearAppsGoalsRepublic of Ireland202610Total10
Honours Individual PFAI Young Player of the Year (1): 2021 PFAI Team of the Year (2): 2021, 2025 League of Ireland Player of the Month (1): July 2021
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